Apple Cheddar Bites with honey and black pepper #BrunchWeek

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Spring is upon us and summer is near. For me, that means gatherings of family and friends. The nice weather draws me outside and makes me want to eat food that is light and somewhat refreshing.

Apple cheddar bites fill that need to eat light. Personally, I could make a meal out of these bites of sweet apple, sharp cheese topped with a drizzle of local honey. Fresh grated black pepper, gives the apple cheddar bites a little warmth in your mouth.

When I serve apple cheddar bites at a brunch (or any time) my family and friends rave at how good they taste. I accept the compliments and smile because I know how easy to are to make.

Don’t you just love an appetizer that comes together in less than 15 minutes? I know I do. I paired Rainier Fruit (Lady Alice Apples) and Cabot Vermont sharp cheddar to make these bites. You can, of course, use any apple and cheese that you want, but I suggest these varieties.

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Apple, Cheddar, Honey and pepper bites

Perfect appetizer or snack

Prep Time10minutes

AuthorCynthia

Ingredients

3ApplesChoose round apples like Fuji

8ozSharp Cheddar CheeseI love Cabot

2TBLHoneyUse Local

Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Slice 1/4 inch rounds off the sides of the apples. Discard the piece with the skin on it. If necessary, brush with lemon to keep from darkening.

Cute the cheese into 1/4 inch squares.

Place the apples on a serving platter or a board and place one cheese slice on top of each. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with fresh ground pepper.

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Comments

Is there any better combo than cheese and honey? I don’t think so….These are so simple and elegant. Cabot cheese has been a favorite of mine sine we got to know them at a conference last year. I’m always on the lookout for their cheese.

I enjoy a simple eggs and sausage casserole and blueberry pound cake. But these apple cheddar bites are now a brunch and snack fave. Crossing my fingers that I’ll win in this exciting giveaway. Thank you.